It’s no secret that designer Zac Posen is known for stacking his collection each season with enough red carpet-ready gowns to make any Hollywood stylist pant, but there’s something especially Oscar-worthy about his Fall 2014 lineup.

In addition to a smattering of modern ready-to-wear looks, the designer walked one gorgeous gown after another down the runway, all in incredibly deep, solid hues like navy, olive sateen, and that most reliable of dress colors: black. While the oversize hoop skirts and bustiers suggest more than a wink and a nod to the Victorian period of dressing, there was no shortage of modern details like sharp points at the crown of brassieres and reverse V-shapes at the hem.